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Fighting infectious diseases today is much easier than in the past. With proper hygiene and proper precautions, in addition
to numerous vaccines and rapidly advancing medical technology, people are better equipped than ever to avoid getting sick.

Prevention is the key to fighting many infectious diseases. Part of preventing the spread of an infectious disease includes
proper handwashing techniques; taking certain precautions, depending on the disease; following the nationally recommended
immunization schedule for children and adults; and taking medications correctly.

Even when prevention efforts are made, sometimes a disease is unavoidable. Some reasons include evolution of drug-resistant
strains of a disease; changes in a person's environment; increased travel; inappropriate use of prescription drugs; a weakened
immune system; and lack of attention to proper personal hygiene.